Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:1-50
G. Jesus’ preparation of the Twelve 9:1-50In this last major section describing Jesus’ ministry in and around Galilee (Luke 4:14 to Luke 9:50), Luke stressed Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for the opposition that lay before them. This was the climax of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and these events formed a bridge to Luke’s unique major section on Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:10).Previously Luke recorded Jesus teaching and authenticating His teaching with miracles mainly... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:48
in . Greek. epi. App-104 . is = subsists or exists. Greek. huparcho, not the verb "to be". See Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:6 (being); Luke 3:20 (is). least = lowliest. shall be . All the texts read "is". read more